Chatham

Poor air quality forces Chatham-Kent to open temporary shelter

Chatham-Kent is opening the upstairs hall and lobby at Thames Campus Arena as a temporary relief shelter due to ongoing poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke.

Scoreboard, July 17

The visiting New York Mets defeated Philadelphia 4-1 Thursday, in the lone game on the big league schedule coming out of the All-Star break.

Hope looking to become CK's mayor again

Randy Hope, who served as the municipality's mayor from 2006 to 2018, has officially put his name forward.

Two-vehicle crash on Communication Rd. sends senior to hospital

A 73-year-old Blenheim man suffered minor injuries in a crash between a sedan and some farm equipment.

Chatham Voice writer eyeing spot on CK's next council

Jim Blake is looking to be one of two Ward 5 councillors, representing people in Wallaceburg and the surrounding area.

CK police charge senior with assault, uttering threats

According to CK police, the man hit someone with a piece of wood, broke a home's window, and threatened three people.

Cherryfest a go despite wildfire smoke

Blenheim Cherryfest is going ahead this weekend, despite air quality warnings.

Hope Haven opening doors due to wildfire smoke

The shelter plans to remain open until 7 a.m. on Saturday, when the smoke is expected to leave the area.